The Fourth of July is here and it’s time to once again say happy birthday to our great nation. It’s also time to fire up the grill for hot dogs, hamburgers and roasted ears of corn to go along with potato salad, coleslaw and maybe, just maybe, some green Jello with chunks of fruit suspended within.
This year’s celebration will mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
If you want to get out of the backyard and celebrate this big day, there are dozen of opportunities across Palm Beach County. Municipalities will be hosting events packed live music, food and beverage trucks, games, bounce houses and more. But perhaps what we look forward to most are the fireworks. Residents have plenty of options. Here’s a listing of fireworks show scheduled in towns across the county. And below that, a guide to other happenings of note.
This list will be updated as more details become available.
Palm Beach County 4th of July Fireworks
Jupiter
Fireworks: Friday, July 3 after baseball game (game starts at 6 p.m.); Saturday, July 4 after baseball game (game starts at 6 p.m.) Roger Dean Stadium, 4751 Main St., Jupiter.
Etc: live music at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
North Palm Beach
Fireworks: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m., North Palm Beach Country Club, 951 US 1, North Palm Beach. Parking on first-come, first-serve basis. Park off-site at own risk. Ride sharing or carpooling recommended.
Etc: Lawn chairs and blankets encouraged.
Lake Park
Fireworks: Friday, June 26 at 9 p.m., Kelsey Park, 601 US 1, Lake Park. Food and beverage vendors will be on site.
Etc: Part of their Red, White & Blue Sunset Celebration. Kids Zone with bounce houses, games, activities. Live music.
Riviera Beach
Fireworks: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m., Riviera Beach Marina/Bicentennial Park, 190 E. 13th St., Riviera Beach. Vendors on site.
Etc: Live music. Kids zone and face painting. Lawn chairs encouraged.
West Palm Beach
Fireworks: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m. (preceded by laser show), downtown waterfront along Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. Parking in city garages including City Center, Clematis, Banyan, Evernia and Sapodilla. Food and beverage vendors will be on site.
Etc: Live music on three separate stages. Kids entertainment area on site. 5K race. Blankets and lawn chairs recommended.
Lake Worth Beach
Fireworks: Saturday, July 4 at 9:15 p.m. (preceded by drone show), Bryant Park, 100 S. Golfview Road, Lake Worth Beach. Parking in city lots including 1121 Lucerne Ave., 1013 Lucerne Ave., 7 Dixie Highway, 12 N. J St., 414 Lake Ave., 18 S. K St., and 8 S. L St. Food and beverage vendors will be on site.
Etc: Live music. Parachute demo team. Family-friendly activities.
Lantana
Fireworks: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m., Lyman Kayak Park, 122 N. Lake Drive, Lantana. Parking at Lantana Town Hall and Finland House parking lots with shuttles running 7:30 to 10:15 p.m.
Etc: Blankets and lawn chairs encouraged.
Greenacres
Fireworks: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m., Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park, 2905 Jog Road, Greenacres. Food and beverage vendors will be on site.
Etc: Live music. Arts & crafts. Stilt walker.
Wellington
Fireworks: Saturday, July 4 at 9:15 p.m., Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road, Wellington. Parking at The Mall at Wellington Green, 10300 Forest Hill Blvd. Free shuttles with pick and drop off near Macy’s. Food and beverage vendors will be on site.
Etc: Live music. Bounce houses and inflatables. Games. Rock climbing wall. Blankets and lawn chairs encouraged.
Royal Palm Beach
Fireworks: Events expected. Details to come.
Westlake
Fireworks: Events expected. Details to come.
Boynton Beach
Fireworks: Saturday, July 4 at 9:50 p.m., Intracoastal Park, 2240 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach. Parking at Hester Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd.; Saint John Missionary Baptist Church, 970 N. Seacrest Blvd.; First Baptist Church of Boynton Beach, 301 N. Seacrest Blvd.; City of Boynton Beach Employee Lot, 100 SW First Ave. There will be shuttles. Food and beverage vendors will be on site.
Etc: Live music. Stilt walkers. Balloon artists.
Delray Beach
Fireworks: Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m., East Atlantic Avenue and A1A, Delray Beach. The public is urged to park west of the Intracoastal Bridge. Delray Beach officials advise there are plenty of parking lots around the city. Food and beverage vendors will be on site.
Etc: Live music. Bicentennial time capsule opening. 60′ flag raising ceremony.
Boca Raton
Fireworks: Saturday, July 4 at 9:15 p.m., Countess de Hoernle Park, 1000 Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton. Parking at Boca Raton Innovation Campus, 4930 Conference Way. Shared ride drop-off at 4530 Technology Way, Boca Raton. Food and beverage vendors will be on site.
Etc: Live music.
Other Events:
Juno Beach
Community Ice Cream Social: Thursday, July 2 at Juno Beach Town Center, 340 Ocean Drive, Juno Beach. Will feature ice cream treats, light patriotic decor and music. RSVP.
Palm Beach Gardens
Stars, Stripes & Sweets Hitting Frenzy: Friday, July 3 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Tennis & Pickleball Center, 5110 117th Court North. Fast paced, continuous feeding and hitting in doubles formation. Festive attire is encouraged
Star-Spangled Splash: Saturday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Aquatics Center, 4404 Burns Road. Celebrate with a patriotic twist at this resident-exclusive open swim event. Guests enjoy a festive afternoon at the complex featuring music and plenty of time to cool off in the water. Free for verified PBG residents (with preregistration required).
Lake Worth Beach
Great American Raft Race: Saturday, July 4 at 10 a.m. on Lake Avenue for the parade portion and then at Bryant Park Boat Ramp, 100 S. Golfview Road at noon for actual race.
Delray Beach
Sand Sculpting Contest: Saturday, July 4 from 8 a.m. to noon at Atlantic Avenue and A1A. Judging at 11 a.m.
Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.
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